With Boost From Ulrich Office, Men in Blue Keep B. 116th Clean
As close-knit Rockaway communities continue to tackle the physical and emotional toll left by Superstorm Sandy nearly two years ago, it was announced last Thursday…
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South Queens Seniors Cash In on State Funding
A total $15,000 in state funding will help senior centers in Howard Beach and Rockaway Park press on. State Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder (D-Rockaway Park)…
Goldfeder on S. Queens Traffic Patrol
The city Transportation Department got an earful over the last few weeks as a southern Queens lawmaker sounded off over the need for traffic relief…
Sandy Claus Steps Up in South Queens
It’s never too early for Santa to start loading his sleigh. A toy drive called Secret Sandy Claus, started by Michael Sciaraffo two years ago…
Breezy Street Renamed for Vietnam Vet
A Vietnam War hero was immortalized on a Breezy Point street over the weekend, thanks legislation signed earlier this summer made way for massive co-namings…
Bill de Blasio: A Ferry Bad Mayor
Two buses left Rockaway last week to shuttle concerned residents to the steps of City Hall in the name of saving the beloved Rockaway Ferry…
Far Rockaway Man Sentenced in Arson Attempt
A Far Rockaway man was sentenced last week to seven years in prison for attempting to set on fire the lover of the mother of…
Anti-Gun Initiative Expands to Far Rockaway
With shooting incidents on the uptick in the 101st and 114th precincts, elected officials last week announced a citywide initiative to reduce gun violence would be expanded…
Law Battles Jamaica Bay Dumping
Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s signature turned legislation looking to protect Jamaica Bay from toxic dumping into reality this week. State Sen. Joseph Addabbo (D-Howard Beach) and…
Howard Beach’s Quinn for the Win: Waging War Against ALS
To us, it is known as the ice bucket challenge. But to Howard Beach resident Patt Quinn, it is an effort to use a limited…
Southern Queens Pushes for Transit Improvements
Transportation advocates are revving up their efforts to improve the southern part of the borough’s access to public transportation. Elected officials and community leaders called…
Weiner Readies Rockaway Restaurant
Anthony Weiner is dishing out something new for Rockaway residents. The former congressman and mayoral candidate announced plans to launch a nonprofit restaurant on the…
Pols Announce Plan to Protect Breezy Point
The federal government is pumping more than $1 million into Breezy Point with hopes of improving its flood protection system. New York Gov. Cuomo announced…
Boro rallies for extended Rockaway Ferry service
Lawmakers in Queens called on the mayor this week to extend Rockaway Ferry service before it expires in October. The $3.50 ferry, located at Beach…
Rockaway Beach Line lands on state capital report
Advocates for the restoration and revival of the now vacant Rockaway Beach Rail Line saw their sentiments echoed on the state level this week. State…